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Look at this charming weirdo. (X-Force #39)
You see what I mean about the frolicking? (X-Force #39)
Damn skippy! (X-Force #39)
Well, that can’t be good. (X-Force #39)
I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING (X-Force #39)
This whole issue has a very Looney Toons vibe. (X-Factor #107)
It’s good that they can find common ground. (X-Factor #107)
Gravity: she’s a harsh mistress. (X-Factor #107)
Again: I really love the way the art here leans into Strong Guy’s inherent cartoonishness. (X-Factor #107)
Ouch. (X-Factor #107)
That cover! (Uncanny X-Men #318)
The choker really does seem to have an extra layer of symbolism, especially considering the color vs. the rest of her outfit. (Uncanny X-Men #318)
You tried, buddy. (Uncanny X-Men #318)
Serious X-Terminators vibes, right? (Uncanny X-Men #318)
“But, y’know, good luck with that.” (Uncanny X-Men #318)
She’s not wrong, Warren. (Uncanny X-Men #318)
…it works, though. (Uncanny X-Men #318)
NEXT EPISODE: The Soul Sword Trilogy!
LINKS & FURTHER CRYPTIDS:
- Jay co-wrote a Thor novel! You can pre-order it here, if you are so inclined.
- For more on Fred Dukes and confronting and subverting the fatphobic tropes around his characterization, listen to Episode 240 – Live at ECCC, feat. Vita Ayala, Seanan McGuire, & Leah Williams!
- “End of the Summer” is a really good song.
Fun fact about the two formats: At the time, Marvel had decided to release two formats as an “experiment” to let fans choose their preferred format. However, the “Deluxe” format went to the direct market while the cheaper “Standard” format went to newsstands, two weeks later. Obviously, most people buying comics at the time didn’t want to wait for two weeks to get the latest adventures so the Deluxe format one, signaling the end of newsprint comics and ushering in the new, higher price point.